1947Born, Derby
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David Dixon is an actor known for his portrayal of Ford Prefect in the original BBC television series adaptation of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy." His portrayal of the adventurous and enigmatic Ford Prefect, alongside Simon Jones as Arthur Dent, contributed to the cult status of the series. Dixon's performance added charm and humor to the character, capturing the essence of Douglas Adams' iconic creation and contributing to the success of the adaptation.
Known for
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the GalaxyFord Prefect
A Touch of FrostBarry Curzon
The MissionaryYoung Man at Shoot
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the GalaxyFord Prefect
The Bill2025A Paw Patrol ChristmasSanta (voice)Movie
2025Charlie the WonderdogFood Vendor / Stinky (voice)Movie
202310 Reasons Why Men CheatMark IVMovie
1997Original SinDr Wardle · 1 episodeShow
1995Circles of Deceit: Dark SecretDI RansomeMovie
1994GrushkoNekrasovMovie
1992A Touch of FrostBarry Curzon · 1 episodeShow
1992A Question of IdentityDeanMovie
1986A Dangerous Kind of LoveHorace WalkerMovie
1985Super GranWoodrow Z. Loudermilk · 1 episodeShow
1984Cold WarriorFrank Liscombe · 1 episodeShow
1984Driving AmbitionMr CliffordMovie
1982The MissionaryYoung Man at ShootMovie
1981The Hitch Hikers Guide to the GalaxyFord PrefectMovie
1981The Hitchhiker's Guide to the GalaxyFord Prefect · 6 episodesShow
1980The TempestArielMovie
1979Sweet Wine of YouthDudley WardMovie
1979Print-OutBernard FermorMovie
1978Thank You, ComradesGardinMovie
1978Life at StakeJacques Lanclot · 1 episodeShow
1977TargetPaul Marshall · 1 episodeShow
1977The Sunday Drama1 episodeShow
1976Jumping Bean BagOzzie FreemantleMovie
1975The Legend of Robin HoodPrince John · 6 episodesShow
1975The FloaterKlaus MillerMovie
1975Escort GirlsHugh LloydMovie
1975The SweeneyAndy Deacon · 1 episodeShow
1974PlayhouseDudley Ward · 1 episodeShow
1970Play for TodayOzzie · 1 episodeShow
1970On the HouseRonald · 1 episodeShow
1965Thirty-Minute TheatreEdwin · 1 episodeShow
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